Fibre

A high fibre diet is extremely important for a number of reasons. Fibre slows the rate at which sugar is absorbed into the bloodstream & can play a key role in regulating blood sugar levels. It also is a vital for bowel movement regulation.  It can play a role in healthy weight management and helps to regulate cholesterol, blood pressure and inflammation.

Fibre is intimately tied with the importance of our gut microbes.  A proper fibre diet literally feeds and makes these bacteria thrive and in turn, they increase in number and kind. The more microbes we have in our intestines, the thicker the mucus wall and the better the barrier between our body and our busy bacteria population. And this barrier reduces inflammation throughout the body.

Eating a large variety of fresh fruits, grains and vegetables supports your gut health.  If you are increasing your fibre intake or currently consume high amounts of fibre, you should also ensure you are drinking lots of water in your diet as well.

Good sources of fibre include whole grains, nuts, whole grain pasta, quinoa, brown rice, fresh fruit and veg with skin on, oats, chia seeds, flax seed, lentils & broccoli.

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